In terms of footballing heritage, South America is one of the richest, with Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay all having won the World Cup multiple times.
When people think of football legends, El Príncipe is frequently overlooked. Still, Enzo Francescoli was one of the best players of his era, arguably on par with peers Maradona and Zico. This Uruguayan and River Plate star deserves to be …
Enzo Francescoli: The Elite Playmaker Known As El Principe Read More »
Fernando Redondo was a defensive midfielder who contributed at both ends of the soccer field. The Argentina-born star played ten seasons in La Liga for Tenerife and Real Madrid, then finished his career with AC Milan. Over his career, the …
Fernando Redondo: Tenerife, Real Madrid and AC Milan Prince Read More »
The mighty Pelé often overshadowed Brazilian players of bygone generations. Still, there were some whose stars shone just as bright and sometimes brighter than their legendary teammate. One of these iconic athletes was Mane Garrincha, a tricky speedster who defined …
Mane Garrincha: The Forgotten Brazilian Soccer Superstar Read More »
On 13 November 2002, Juan Alberto Schiaffino, one of the best Uruguayan footballers died aged 77. He scarcely looked a footballer being dark-haired, pale, and thin. Still, Juan Alberto Schiaffino Villano possessed superb control and exceptional positional play amalgamated to …
Juan Alberto Schiaffino: Italian-Uruguayan Football Player Read More »
While most coaches prefer strong defense and tight marking, Tele Santana guided his players to seek attack and goals. As a manager, Telê was a master at attacking football. The Brazilian national team only needed a draw against Italy, in …
Tele Santana: Brazil’s Successful Offensive Minded Coach Read More »
